Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Clara's Art on Owl Lovers 2015 Calendar....

My owl art along with 46 other owl artists are now featured on the FREE Owl Lovers 2015 Calendar.....a downloadable PDF from My Owl Barn.....a popular Owl Blog for all owl lovers!
Check it out!


FREE Owl LOvers 2015 Calendar


Tuesday, October 21, 2014

All A Buzz!

Barred owls....especially the young....are well camouflaged, shy, and hard to spot.  These big eyed, downy owlets are clearly distracted by the buzzing of a large beetle overhead.   

All A Buzz! is a 22x28 gallery wrap canvas.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Clara's Art Products.......More Custom Checks!

Check out some of my brand new checks, checkbook covers, & address labels.....available thru Checks Advantage and Pet Checks Direct.
 

NEW!  Otters Address Labels
NEW!  Bison Checkbook Covers....available in Leather!

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Clara's Art Products.......More Fashion Bags!

Check out some of my latest licensed 
fashion bags that are now available!


Gotcha! Wristlet Bags.......super cute, holds anything!
Gotcha! Cross Body Bag

Gotcha! Laptop Sleeve

Gotcha! Camera Bag

NEW!  IPhone 6 Cell Phone Carry Cases

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Majestic Mantas on Midnight Blue

The otherworldly Giant Manta Ray is one of the most majestic animals in the ocean!  Spanning up to 30 feet wide they dwarf a human....but are completely harmless...feeding mostly on plankton. 

Majestic Mantas on Midnight Blue is a jumbo 24x48 canvas. 

(Many thanks to Amy for providing me lots of diving reference photos!)

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Giraffe Trio on Tangy Lemon

This is my latest commissioned painting......a giraffe family portrait with youngster in the middle.  

Giraffe Trio on Tangy Lemon in its new home!
Giraffe Trio is a 15x40 gallery wrap canvas.  
Many thanks to Dan and family!

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Tangerine Twins

Giraffe twins are rare in the wild and even more so in captivity.  This pair of baby giraffes with big knuckled knees.....are contrasted on a bright orange background.

Tangerine Twins....is a diptych painting on 12 x 24 canvases.

Monday, July 7, 2014

Four Wee Hedgehogs

These adorable tiny hedgehogs are on a set of miniature quadriptych 6x6 thick canvases.  They are perfect for a nursery room or the powder room or a hedgehog lover!


Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Clara's Art Products.....on HGTV Magazine!

Check out more of my art products....
Candy Stripe Zebras 20x20 pillows......
featured on the July/August issue 
of HGTV Magazine......on newstands now!   

 Candy Stripe Zebras Pillows
HGTV Magazine

Candy Stripe Zebras Toss Pillow
Currently available thru the following retailers:

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Red....White....and Blue

In celebration of our nation's birthday....these striking paint ponies including a brindled white Leopard Appoloosa..... are ablaze in patriotic colors! 


Red...White...and Blue is a 20x40 gallery wrap canvas. 

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Haute Penguins!

Baby Emperor Penguins are adorable......but usually in a drab coat of thick down feathers.   These crazy haute Baby Penguins in dazzling purples, neon pinks, and rouge reds.....are anything but ordinary!

Details of Haute Penguins!
Haute Penguins! is a 22x28 gallery wrap canvas.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Art Exhibit, Irvine Nature Center

I'll be showcasing some of my latest original paintings and giclee prints at the Irvine Nature Center...a leading educational and environmental center in Owings Mills, Maryland....from May 9th thru July 15th, 2014.   Check it out!
 Irvine Art Exhibits; photo courtesy Charm City Wed

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Pounce!

This painting captures the drama of a beautiful blue Arctic Fox hunting the Arctic Lemming......a favorite staple.....on the tundra snow.  


Pounce!  (details)
Pounce! is a 22x28 gallery wrap canvas.   

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Manatee's Munch!

Manatees are underwater hogs......eating a large variety of vegetation and in huge amounts.  
This pair of colorful manatees (cow and calf) are busy munching on mangrove leaves, bulbs, and fanworts.

Manatee's Munch! is a 22x28 acrylic painting.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Owl at the Moon!

This mysterious Barn Owl is gazing at a full moon on a dark winter sky.  Barn Owls are well adapted to hunting at night.....and will use the moon as a light source to help spot prey.  
Owl at the Moon! is a 15x30 gallery wrap canvas.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

One Hot Llama!

This blazing red hot Llama with super long eyelashes.....is busy chewing on sprig of grass.......and contrasted on a soft buttermilk yellow background.  
One Hot Llama! is an 18x24 acrylic painting.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

GOT MUSHROOM?

This asymmetric diptych painting is a colorful Eastern Box Turtle and edible Morel Mushrooms.   Both species have fantastic swirls and patterns that make these common woodland inhabitants......unique! 

Got Mushroom? Details
GOT MUSHROOM? is on two separate canvases; 12x12 and 12x16. 

Monday, December 9, 2013

Road Runner on Raspberry Red

The comical mohawk'd Road Runner is the state bird of New Mexico.  Readily adapted to human environments....this large, zany bird can be seen hunting lizards across the desert as well as on suburban lawns.  
Road Runner on Raspberry Red is a 24x24 canvas painting.

Clara's Art on .........Bling Jewelry Boxes

 Clara Nilles Bamboo Bling Boxes

For a limited time these Beautiful Bamboo Bling Jewelry Boxes are available with 20 of my crazy colorful animals.  They are the perfect holiday gift for someone else or for yourself!  

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Best Friends Orphans

African elephants are often victims of horrific ivory poaching that traumatizes and orphans baby elephants.  Youngsters who are lucky enough to be rescued....will respond to human care and rehabilitation. 

Best Friends Orphans (18x36 gallery wrap) is a group of rescued baby elephants 
who have become a close family unit. 

I will personally donate 10% of proceeds from sale of this original painting to
The David Sheldrick Elephant Orphan's Project.  
Please consider making a donation to this organization!    
For more information about orphaned elephants: 
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphan's Project